Dr. Eric Ruderman's specialty is adult rheumatology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ruderman include psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Dr. Ruderman's patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE. He is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and a graduate of Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's residency program. He has received the distinction of Chicago Super Doctors. Dr. Ruderman's professional affiliations include Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Sanjay Patel is a physician who specializes in general internal medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Patel is 2.0 stars out of 5. His clinical interests include diabetes, cancer screening, and cardiac risk reduction. He is in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare POS, and more. He graduated from Medical College Baroda and then he performed his residency at Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Patel (or staff) speaks Gujarati and Hindi. Dr. Patel is professionally affiliated with Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS) and Adventist GlenOaks Hospital.

Dr. Armen Kelikian, who practices in Chicago, IL, Glenview, IL, and Skokie, IL, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Kelikian include foot reconstruction, ankle problems, and ankle arthroscopy. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 3.5 stars out of 5. He honors Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Kelikian attended medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. In addition to English, he speaks Armenian. He is affiliated with NorthShore Medical Group, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He welcomes new patients.

Dr. John Stogin is a specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Chicago, IL and Glenview, IL. In his practice, he is particularly interested in hand surgery procedures, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Stogin is affiliated with Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Stogin accepts. He is accepting new patients. Dr. Stogin attended medical school at Harvard Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Stogin trained at Virginia Mason Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. He speaks French.

Dr. Thomas Wiedrich is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Chicago, IL and Glenview, IL. These areas are among his clinical interests: congenital hand surgery, wrist surgery, and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Wiedrich is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE. His practice is open to new patients. After attending Harvard Medical School and the University of Michigan Medical School, he completed his residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Wiedrich has received the following distinction: Chicago Super Doctors.

Dr. Lowell Weil's areas of specialization are foot & ankle surgery, general podiatry, and sports medicine. His areas of expertise include heel pain, arthritis, and ligament problems. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine and NorthShore University HealthSystem. Dr. Weil trained at Graduate Hospital for residency. Dr. Weil is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and Workers' Compensation. He is open to new patients.

Dr. Keith Komnick works as an orthopedic surgeon. His clinical interests include carpal tunnel surgery, heel surgery, and cervical (neck) spine problems. He takes several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, United Healthcare HMO, and United Healthcare POS. Dr. Komnick graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Komnick's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. His professional affiliations include Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS), Adventist GlenOaks Hospital, and Adventist Health Network (AHN).

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What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a painful disease of the joints. There are many different kinds of arthritis with various causes, but they all lead to pain and inflammation of joints such as the hip, knee, or wrist. Arthritis affects people of all ages, races, and genders, but it is more common in women and older people. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States.

Symptoms of arthritis include swelling, pain, and stiffness. They can occur in a single joint or throughout the body. It is common for symptoms to come and go, known as flares. In some kinds of arthritis, flares may be caused by specific triggers, such as exercise, stress, or an allergic reaction.

By far the two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis happens when wear and tear on joints breaks down the cartilage between two moving bones. In a healthy person, cartilage cushions and lubricates the bones so they can glide over each other as they move. When the cartilage becomes thin or tears, the ends of bones rub and cause pain. In rheumatoid arthritis, the body’s own immune system becomes confused and attacks joint cartilage, weakening it and causing inflammation.

Treatment for arthritis depends on the specific type, but it may include:

Avoiding arthritis triggers

Hot or cold therapy, such as ice or hot packs

Oral or injected medications, such as corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and biologics

Physical therapy and gentle exercises

Surgery to repair or replace damaged joints

In many types of arthritis, early treatment can prevent more serious damage to your joints, keeping your symptoms in check. Whatever stage you are in, help exists to let you stay active and manage pain. There are many options to get you moving again.